If you’re in Canada, by now you’ve likely heard something about the new guidance on alcohol and health from the Canadian Centre for Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA). The bottom line is that they’re advising us that no level of alcohol consumption is risk-free, that “low-risk” drinking is 1-2 drinks a week, “moderate-risk” is 3-6 drinks…
If a friend, colleague, or loved one has had a heart attack, stent, or heart surgery, a get well food basket is a thoughtful and helpful way to show that you care. But bear in mind that this can be a tricky time for people with food! So let’s talk…
Black Friday is this week, which is generally my reminder to get it together and start gift planning. Perhaps you organized people are done or even started, but for the rest of us slowpokes, it’s time! So to help you with the cooks in your life, here are 10 of…
I used to share a holiday gift idea list based on my favourite trusted kitchen tools, with links to Amazon or other major retailers for easy ordering. (It’s still there, and I’ve updated it for 2022.) But since the pandemic started I’ve been doing less Amazon, more small business shopping, after this nudge from…
Recently a participant in my community for people with heart concerns reached out with a question that I get often, or at least a variation on it, so I’m sharing here, with their permission. If label reading sometimes leaves you without a clear choice, this one’s for you. “Cheryl: Here’s a…
Lately it feels like most of my clients are troubled by what summer travel has done to their eating habits. Are you feeling this way too? “I was doing so well getting on the right track and then when I went on vacation I ended up right back at the…
Eating with heart health in mind can seem painfully expensive, from omega-3 eggs to wild salmon and quinoa. In reality though, many cardioprotective foods are actually quite budget friendly! Last week we talked about how to keep a lid on your fruit and vegetable budget . This week we’ll take a look at the cost of the other key components of…
One of the challenges of heart-healthy eating can be the cost of fruit and vegetables, and as I’m sure you’ve noticed, it’s on the rise, along with food and goods in general. Did you know, for example, that a medium apple, which provides about 95 calories, costs about a dollar today at my local store*? A package…